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Podcasts | 26 Aug 2016

Episode 96 with Drs. Bibiana Bielekova and Mika Komori on a new CSF biomarker for MS

Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid from people with MS led to a surprising result, one which has intriguing implications for understanding and treating progressive MS.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research

Podcasts | 5 Aug 2016

Episode 94 with Dr. Oscar Fernandez on evaluating DMT risk in MS

Clinicians must carefully balance the risks and benefits of MS DMTs for each patient. Fortunately, there are tools, knowledge and research findings to help with this process. Dr. Fernandez describes the approaches he uses to perform this balancing act with his patients.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research

Podcasts | 5 Aug 2016

Episode 93 with Dr. Lilyana Amezcua on MS in the Hispanic community

Rich in diversity, the MS Hispanic community is a valuable resource for researchers studying how genetic, environmental and cultural backgrounds influence MS risk and clinical characteristics.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research

Podcasts | 4 Aug 2016

Episode 92 with Dr. Shiv Saidha on using OCT to understand MS

If the eye is the window to the soul, could it also give us a glimpse into the brain? Dr. Saidha explains the evolving use of optical coherence tomography to measure how MS affects retinal and optic nerves, and where else this might lead us.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research

Podcasts | 6 Jul 2016

Episode 89 with Dr. Charity Evans on the effect of beta-interferon on hospital event rates

In addition to reducing MS disease activity, beta interferon drugs may also help people with MS avoid being hospitalized for respiratory infections.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research

Blogs | 21 Jun 2016

MS Discovery Forum to Suspend Publication

Lack of funding ends new content, but archive remains open and free.

Carol Cruzan Morton and Hollie Schmidt

We are announcing important changes at MS Discovery Forum. After July, MSDF will suspend new content creation and publishing activities.

Clinical Research, Drug Development, Laboratory Research, Meetings, Methods, People

Podcasts | 8 Jun 2016

Episode 88 with Dr. John Hart on electrical stimulation for cognition in MS

Researchers are in the early stages of experimenting with electrical stimulation techniques to improve cognition in multiple sclerosis and other brain disorders. Don't try this at home, they caution.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research, Drug Development

Podcasts | 8 Jun 2016

Episode 87 with Dr. Ellen Mowry on testing restricted calorie diets in MS

Studies in animals and people have linked obesity to inflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are testing calorie restriction for its safety and effectiveness in reducing disease severity in people with relapsing-remitting MS.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research

Podcasts | 6 Jun 2016

Episode 86 with Dr. Pavan Bhargava on targeting lesions lining the brain

Some people with MS have small long-lasting inflammatory lesions in the lining outside the brain, which may play a role in progressive disease. The discovery has prompted researchers to try to target these lesions more directly.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research, Drug Development

Podcasts | 27 May 2016

Episode 85 with Dr. Eva Havrdová on detecting a sub-optimal response to MS therapy

To preserve brain health in multiple sclerosis, research suggests the optimal treatment regime starts early and closely monitors patients by MRI if possible to switch therapies before a disabling relapse.

MS Discovery

Clinical Research, Drug Development